Dried Bananas
Looking for a healthy, crunchy snack? This recipe is super simple and can be made in bulk in advance.
- 2 hours
- 2 Servings
- Less than $3.00
Dried Bananas
Looking for a healthy, crunchy snack? This recipe is super simple and can be made in bulk in advance.
- 2 hours
- 2 Servings
- Less than $3.00
Ingredients
- 1 banana
- acidic fruit juice (lemon, lime, orange, pineapple) to reduce browning
- cinnamon or other flavorings
Steps
Wash hands with soap and water.
Slice bananas into 1/8 to 1/4-inch slices.
(Optional) Dip banana slices into fruit juice to reduce browning. Sprinkle with cinnamon or other flavorings if desired.
Dry until pieces bend like thick leather and no longer feel sticky.
Oven Instructions: Set oven to lowest temperature possible (175 to 200 °F). Use convection bake if available. Arrange banana slices in a single layer on a wire rack or baking sheet. A wire rack will help the banana dry faster. A baking sheet takes longer and pieces need to be turned part way through drying. Drying takes 1 to 3 hours.
Dehydrator Instructions: Arrange banana slices in a single layer on dehydrator racks. Set dehydrator to 135 °F. Drying takes 6 to 12 hours.
Ingredients
Serving Size: 1/2 banana
| Nutrients | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Calories | 53 |
| Total Fat | 0 g |
| Saturated Fat | 0 g |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0 g |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0 g |
| Linoleic Acid | 0 g |
| α-Linolenic Acid | 0 g |
| Omega 3 - EPA | 0 mg |
| Omega 3 - DHA | 0 mg |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Carbohydrates | 13 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 2 g |
| Total Sugars | 7 g |
| Added Sugars included | 0 g |
| Protein | 1 g |
| Minerals | |
| Calcium | 3 mg |
| Potassium | 211 mg |
| Sodium | 1 mg |
| Copper | 46 mcg |
| Iron | 0 mg |
| Magnesium | 16 mg |
| Phosphorus | 13 mg |
| Selenium | 1 mcg |
| Zinc | 0 mg |
| Vitamins | |
| Vitamin A | 2 mcg RAE |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.2 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 mg |
| Vitamin C | 5 mg |
| Vitamin D | 0 mcg |
| Vitamin E | 0 mg |
| Vitamin K | 0 mcg |
| Folate | 12 mcg DFE |
| Thiamin | 0 mg |
| Riboflavin | 0.1 mg |
| Niacin | 0 mg |
| Choline | 6 mg |
Source:
- Food Hero
- Oregon State University Cooperative Extension Service